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2001 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Disc Brake Specifications
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DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS (1)
| Application | In. (mm) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Diameter | |||||||
| Front | |||||||
| C230 | 11.2 (284) | ||||||
| C280 | 11.3 (288) | ||||||
| C43 | 13.2 (335) | ||||||
| CL500 | 13.1 (333) | ||||||
| CLK320 & CLK430 | 11.8 (300) | ||||||
| E300 | 11.3 (288) | ||||||
| E320 | 11.8 (300) | ||||||
| E430 | 12.4 (316) | ||||||
| E55 | 13.2 (335) | ||||||
| ML320 | 11.9 (302) | ||||||
| ML430 & ML55 | 13.6 (345) | ||||||
| S320, S420, 430 & S500 | 12.6 (320) | ||||||
| S430 & (2) S500 | 13.1 (333) | ||||||
| SL500 | 12.6 (320) | ||||||
| SLK230 | 11.3 (287) | ||||||
| Rear | |||||||
| C230 | 10.2 (258) | ||||||
| C280 | 10.9 (278) | ||||||
| C43 | 11.8 (300) | ||||||
| CL500 | 10.9 (278) | ||||||
| CLK320 & CLK430 | 11.4 (290) | ||||||
| E300 | 10.9 (278) | ||||||
| E320 & E430 | 11.4 (290) | ||||||
| E55 | 11.8 (300) | ||||||
| ML320 | 11.2 (284) | ||||||
| ML430 & ML55 | 13.0 (330) | ||||||
| S320, S420, S430 & S500 | 11.8 (300) | ||||||
| SL500 | 10.9 (278) | ||||||
| SLK230 | 11.0 (279) | ||||||
| Disc Thickness | |||||||
| Front | |||||||
| C230 | .87 (22.0) | ||||||
| C280 | .98 (25.0) | ||||||
| CL500 | 1.3 (33.0) | ||||||
| CLK320 & CLK430 | 1.1 (28.0) | ||||||
| E300 | .98 (25.0) | ||||||
| E320 & E430 | 1.10 (28.0) | ||||||
| C43 & E55 | 1.26 (32.0) | ||||||
| ML320 | 1.0 (25.0) | ||||||
| ML430 & ML55 | 1.26 (32.0) | ||||||
| S320, S420 & S500 | 1.18 (30.0) | ||||||
| S430 & S500 | 1.26 (32.0) | ||||||
| SL500 | 1.18 (30.0) | ||||||
| SLK230 | .98 (25.0) | ||||||
| Rear | |||||||
| C220, C230 & C280 | .35 (9.0) | ||||||
| CL500 | .9 (23.0) | ||||||
| CLK320 & CLK430 | .4 (10.0) | ||||||
| E300 | .35 (9.0) | ||||||
| E320 & E430 | .39 (10.0) | ||||||
| C43 & E55 | .87 (22.0) | ||||||
| ML320 | .5 (13.0) | ||||||
| ML430 & ML55 | .55 (14.0) | ||||||
| S320, S420 & S500 | .87 (22.0) | ||||||
| S430 & S500 | .87 (22.0) | ||||||
| SL500 & SLK230 | .35 (9.0) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.